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Were we rebuilding?

I read an article somewhere today, and I can't find it now, that this year was suppose to be a rebuilding year. We had a very small senior class and we were very young. The leadership was there though. I don't know if I necessarily agree with that, but it may be true. Does anyone else agree with 2012 being that kind of a year? If so, what does 2013 hold? Sweet 16?

Re: Were we rebuilding?

I think 2012 was the least talented team on D that we've had for a couple of years, but it turned out okay! But I don't think elite teams really 'rebuild'. There are positions that were weaker due to graduation/early NFL departures, but the level Bama are at now it's more that certain position groups need to rebuild, rather than the entire team.

Tennessee and Auburn... now that's a couple of teams that need to be rebuilt! Mind you, that might be more like a decade long renovation, rather than a rebuilding year.

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On Irish envy one poster said that we were losing to many lineman to be competitive next year. Some of the posters over their acknowledge what happened on Monday night, but most of them are delusional. Most of them are predicting us to take a step back in talent and for them to get back to the game this year. I kinda feel sorry for them...

Were we rebuilding?

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I don't know if you guys are following, but our recruiting class is looking exceptional, to include howard (one of the best rb's ever apparently) and several OL guys avging 6'6 and such. We will be weakest experience wise there, but as always, I have faith in "the Process." This year was supposed to be our rebuilding year. We lost 8 in the draft, and 7 others signed as free agents. That's right sports fans....15 people lost to the NFL from 1 team. But as stated during the first game of the season by everyone's favorite dirty Uncle Musburger, "Alabama doesn't rebuild, they reload."

If we had gone 11-2 I would have been impressed this year, but nothing is ever good enough for Saban. So here we are, losing less people than last year.....lets see what happens. I know that Barrett Jones is....well, replaceable. Hopefully his understudy who he coached and mentored and saw playing time this year will be ready to continue his education on the front line next year. ROLL TIDE

Re: Were we rebuilding?

not really. we have Kounjo and steen coming back along with arie kounjo. so I say while not as talented we are still a force to be reckoned with at that position.

“There's not too much to say. Alabama thoroughly beat us. They are a better team. They were coached better, they played better, and they looked like they will have a big season. They have a heck of a team.” Steve Spurrier